Hudsons Bay Company Collection

Fort Edmonton, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fort Edmonton, between c1910 and c1915. Looks like the one in Alberta on the North Saskatchewan River. Fort Edmonton (also named Edmonton House)

Victoria, the Chief Town of Vancouver's Island, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Victoria, the Chief Town of Vancouver's Island, 1858. This place, a trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company, bids fair

Grand canoe reception given to the Prince of Wales on the St. Lawrence, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Grand canoe reception given to the Prince of Wales on the St. Lawrence, 1860. Ten canoes...prettily painted and decorated, and each manned by twelve Indians of the Iriquois tribe

Interior of Fort Garry c.1850: Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1941. Creator: H. A. Strong
Interior of Fort Garry c.1850: Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1941. Hudson's Bay Company trading post at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers

Arctic Foxes and Birds, just received by the Zoological Society, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Arctic Foxes and Birds, just received by the Zoological Society, 1854. New animals at London Zoo. A considerable number of valuable Arctic birds, foxes, &c

Dr. Rae - (from a daguerreotype by Beard), 1854. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Rae - (from a daguerreotype by Beard), 1854. Dr. [John] Rae, of the Hudson's Bay Company, has reached England, bringing with him from the Arctic Seas a number of articles that belonged to Sir

Vancouver Island, the Hudsons Bay Companys Establishment (engraving)
1617610 Vancouver Island, the Hudsons Bay Companys Establishment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vancouver Island)

Birch-Bark Canoe presented to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales by the Governor of the Hudsons Bay Company
1612728 Birch-Bark Canoe presented to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales by the Governor of the Hudsons Bay Company (engraving) by English School

Hudsons Bay company trading post in 1845, 1845 (engraving)
3470671 Hudsons Bay company trading post in 1845, 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

The Hudsons Bay Company and Vancouver Island (engraving)
1617923 The Hudsons Bay Company and Vancouver Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hudsons Bay Company and Vancouver Island)

The Rebellion in the North West Territory of Canada (engraving)
1591104 The Rebellion in the North West Territory of Canada (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the North West Territory of Canada)

The Rebellion in Canada (engraving)
1044955 The Rebellion in Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in Canada)

Sir George Simpson establishing his first council near Vancouver, 1835 (colour litho)
980887 Sir George Simpson establishing his first council near Vancouver, 1835 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pierre-Esprit Raddison (1636 - 1710), from Colliers Weekly, pub. 1906 (colour litho)
3105576 Pierre-Esprit Raddison (1636 - 1710), from Colliers Weekly, pub. 1906 (colour litho) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

USA, Washington State, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Grapes in the garden at the Hudsons Bay Companys Fort Vancouver

Map of North America, showing the... positions of Texas and Oregon with the United States
Map of North America, showing the relative positions of Texas and Oregon with the United States, 1845. It may...be requisite to subjoin here a few leading details of the Oregon Territory

Valley of the Bow River, Alberta, Canada, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Valley of the Bow River, Alberta, Canada, c1897. Fur trader James Gaddy and the Hudsons Bay Company explorer David Thompson are considered the first Europeans to see the Bow River

A Hudson Bay Companys Post, 1902. The Red River Rebellion (1870), Canada. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Main Street, Fort Gary (w / c on paper)
BAL5817 Main Street, Fort Gary (w/c on paper) by Simpson, John (1782-1847); Hudson Bay Company, Canada; English, out of copyright

The Trout Fall, 1819 (engraving)
XJF2639740 The Trout Fall, 1819 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Franklins Narrative of a journey to the shores of the Polar Sea)

View from Morgans Rocks in Hill River, 1819 (engraving)
XJF2639737 View from Morgans Rocks in Hill River, 1819 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Arctic Sea from the mouth of the Copper Mine River at midnight, 1821
XJF2639726 View of the Arctic Sea from the mouth of the Copper Mine River at midnight, 1821 (engraving) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franklins expedition hunting on Marten Lake, 1820 (engraving)
XJF2639721 Franklins expedition hunting on Marten Lake, 1820 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franklins expedition encamped at Point Turnagain, 1821 (engraving)
XJF1072643 Franklins expedition encamped at Point Turnagain, 1821 (engraving) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hudson bay company building, Pangnitung, Baffin Island, Canadian Arctic, Canada, North America

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"Hudson's Bay Company: A Legacy of Exploration, Trade, and Resilience" Step back in time to 1823 as Franklin's expedition prepares an encampment on the Barren Grounds. In this captivating engraving, witness their resourcefulness as they gather lichen for sustenance amidst the harsh wilderness. Travel further west to Vancouver Island, where the Hudson's Bay Company established its presence. The detailed engraving showcases their trading post, a bustling hub of commerce and interaction between settlers and indigenous communities. Immerse yourself in history with a glimpse into royal connections. Admire the Birch-Bark Canoe presented to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales by the Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. This exquisite engraving symbolizes both cultural exchange and diplomatic ties. Experience life at a trading post in 1845 through another enchanting engraving. Discover how these outposts served as vital links connecting distant regions while fostering economic growth and cultural exchange. Witness pivotal moments in Canadian history through powerful engravings depicting rebellions that shook both Canada and its North West Territory. These images capture not only conflict but also resilience, shaping our nation's identity. Marvel at Sir George Simpson establishing his first council near Vancouver in 1835 through a vibrant color lithograph. This visionary leader played a crucial role in expanding trade networks across vast territories. Celebrate remarkable individuals like Pierre-Esprit Raddison (1636 - 1710), whose adventures are brought to life through a vivid color lithograph from Colliers Weekly published in 1906. Their contributions paved the way for future explorations and discoveries. Cross borders into Washington State, USA, where Fort Vancouver National Historic Site stands as a testament to cross-cultural interactions facilitated by Hudson's Bay Company traders throughout North America. Explore maps showcasing territorial boundaries during significant historical periods such as Texas' position vis-à-vis Oregon within United States' expansive territories. These maps offer a glimpse into the geopolitical landscape of the time.